Infrastructure Project Director

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As part of our wider collaboration and growth initiatives, we are currently seeking to appoint an Infrastructure Project Director based in Italy. This role will report into AECOM’s Strategy and Growth sector within Transportation and will work closely across all our European business lines.

The role will focus on the pipeline of major projects and expand the teams’ delivery capability. You will lead and manage the pursuit and delivery of large-scale projects working closely with clients such as construction companies and government agencies. You will be required to integrate capability from across AECOM to deliver large-scale projects on time and on budget. Your exceptional leadership skills will be instrumental in creating a collaborative, innovative, and proactive culture.

About You

Drawing on your design and major project delivery experience, you will have a desire to lead and build a team servicing both major infrastructure projects and key clients. Your knowledge of major infrastructure projects and programs will be important. You will be able to provide inspirational leadership and create an inclusive environment across a range of disciplines, having led delivery on major projects. You will have an ability to think strategically allowing you to make timely decisions and formulate delivery, recognising the overall direction of the project.

The Infrastructure Project Director will be accountable for overseeing the pipeline of work and setting the Transportation team up for success in delivering this portfolio of major projects; specifically, he will:

• Lead development and execution of significant transport infrastructure projects.
• Identify, position, plan, and prioritise major project related business development activities.
• Maintain, enhance, and grow client relationships to enable AECOM to be well-positioned to bid and deliver major projects.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams from the technical skills and capabilities within the infrastructure subsector and wider AECOM team.
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally within the major projects market.
• Build effective working relationships with the AECOM Work Winning/Business Development community to maintain momentum toward our growth plans related to major projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful multi-disciplinary bids.
• Apply AECOM Governance across all major project pursuits, including Go/No Go Processes and compliance with DoA matrix in accordance with our delegated powers.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading major transport infrastructure projects.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and preparing transportation project teams.
• A proven track record in developing and growing client relationships, client account management, major project pursuits, and staff development.
• Strong knowledge of the Italian public procurement code and local regulations.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in collaborative, cross-discipline working at various levels.
• Flexible and proactive approach and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership of a recognized professional body in an appropriate discipline (e.g. PE, PMP).
• Master’s or bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Civil; or Structural.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits (hybrid working, voucher meals, welfare program, wellbeing benefit, health insurance, laptop, smartphone).
• Central Milan office location.
• Flexible work options for work-life balance.
• Public transport allowance.
• A culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Embrace your uniqueness and join the AECOM team! We celebrate diversity and the distinct talents each individual brings. If you’re excited about the role and confident in your ability to enhance our collective achievements, we want to hear from you. Let your passion lead the way and apply today!